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DOSBox-X Git (2026/06/06) is a compiled version of DOSBox, designed to emulate an Intel x86 PC to run old MS-DOS games that are incompatible with modern operating systems like Windows XP and Linux. Recent updates include fixes for joystick out-of-bounds issues and modifications to FPU 80-bit extended precision types. Notable changes involve the merging of various pull requests aimed at improving functionality and stability. For those interested, the updated version …

PPSSPP Git (2026/06/06) is a fast, portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include fixes for menus in NBA2K12, the addition of a debug window for active compatibility flags, and a Developer Menu in the pause screen options. Users can download the latest version for x64 systems or Android. PPSSPP Git (2026/06/06) has been compiled. PPSSPP is a speedy and versatile PSP …

BizHawk Git (2026/06/06) is a C# multi-system emulator offering features for casual gamers, such as fullscreen and joypad support, along with advanced rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems including the Apple II, various arcade machines, Atari consoles, Commodore systems, Nintendo handhelds, Sega consoles, and more. The recent update includes a fix for an off-by-1 error in rcheevos list forms. Further enhancements and additional system support …

Azahar Git (2026/06/06) is a compilation of an open-source 3DS emulator project built on Citra. This project aims to emulate Nintendo 3DS games, providing users with the ability to play them on various platforms. The development focuses on enhancing compatibility and performance, allowing for a better gaming experience. As an open-source initiative, it encourages community contributions and collaboration, making it a continually evolving tool for retro gaming enthusiasts. Azahar Git …

Ymir Git (2026/06/05) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator with various features, including support for BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, or ISO files, automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It accommodates two players with customizable keybindings, offers backup RAM management, and provides save states with a rewind function. The emulator’s changelog notes optimizations to the SH2 processor, fixes for cycle counts, and the addition of a Message History window. Enhanced debugging capabilities …

Vita3K Git (2026/06/05) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it can run some homebrew applications in .vpk format, but no commercial games are supported. Recent changes include moving a break keyword across platforms, adding a missing break statement in font loading logic, and removing obfuscate.h. Users can download the latest version of Vita3K Git from the provided source. Vita3K Git (2026/06/05) has been …

RPCS3 Git (2026/06/05) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger developed in C++ for Windows and Linux. In development since 2011, it now supports modern renderers including DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL. The emulator can boot and play many commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples, with ongoing contributions expanding its game compatibility. Recent updates to the SPU LLVM include an idiomatic FSM implementation and 128-bit SVE2 for FMS, …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (released on June 4, 2026) is the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The latest update includes the creation of a new trophy folder alongside the existing folders and a fix for the Linux autoupdate feature. Users can download the new version and access the source from the provided link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/06/04) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official …

Play! Git (2026/06/05) is a PS2 emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++. It features an instruction caching and recompilation scheme for improved CPU emulation performance. The latest changelog includes a merger of pull request #1591 and updates to addresses in batlgr3j.arcade. The emulator and its source code can be downloaded at the provided link for x64 systems. Play! Git (2026/06/05) has been compiled. Play! aims to create an emulator for …

PCSX-Redux Git (2026/06/05) is an evolving fork of the PCSX Playstation Emulator aimed at modernizing its codebase. Key objectives include eliminating the plugin system to create a unified codebase for all emulation functions, enhancing portability and readability through SDL/OpenGL3+/ImGui, and improving both debugging and rendering experiences. The recent changelog notes the merging of a pull request to correct the iec-60908b code. PCSX-Redux continues to progress towards more efficient and streamlined …

Project64 Git (2026/06/05) is a proprietary Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows that uses a plug-in system to allow third-party development. It enables users to play Nintendo 64 games by reading ROM images from cartridges or homebrew creations. Initially created by Jabo and zilmar as a programming exercise, Project64 is now open source. Recent updates include core fixes, enhancements to branch handling, and the implementation of new operations. The emulator is …

MesenCE v2.2.1 is a multi-system emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS, supporting platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, and more. This community-managed fork of Mesen2 aims to enhance the emulator’s capabilities. Key updates include debugger fixes, new Game Boy link cable support, and improved RTC functionality for GBA. For NES, enhancements include better mapper support and accuracy improvements. SNES users benefit from an SPC dumper tool, improved audio, and rumble …

MEKA Git (2026/06/05) is a multi-machine emulator designed for MS-DOS, MS-Windows, and potentially GNU/Linux. It supports various gaming systems including the Sega Game 1000, SC-3000, SF-7000, Mark III with FM unit, Master System, Game Gear, ColecoVision, and Othello Multivision. The latest changelog highlights an adjustment to the frame-accurate VGM point, moving it to just before an interrupt occurs. Users can download MEKA Git from the provided source link. Sure! Here’s …

Gecko (2026/06/05) is a cross-platform GameCube/Wii emulator and debugger written in Rust, focused on homebrew development and reverse engineering. Key features include PowerPC and DSP Just-In-Time compilers, a wgpu-based renderer, modular audio backends, and a Lua scripting system for runtime introspection. It supports various file formats, including ISO and RVZ, and includes a multitool for IPL manipulation and DVD filesystem extraction. The latest changelog highlights several bug fixes and enhancements, …

Flycast Git (2026/06/05) is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, based on reicast. Recent updates include reverting to target SDK 35 (Android 15) and ignoring the Back key on Android 13+ with OnBackInvokedCallback. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions. For source access, refer to the provided link. Flycast Git (2026/06/05) has been compiled. Flycast is a versatile emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, …

FB Neo Git (2026/06/05) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. Recent updates in the changelog include a fix to avoid checking keycode 0 to address spurious input issues, and improvements related to the 1945kiii kaillera. Additionally, modifications have been made to several files, including d_coleco.cpp, d_megadrive.cpp, d_sg1000.cpp, and d_spectrum.cpp. The updated version is available for download. For further details, check …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/06/05) is a compilation of DOSBox-X, an enhanced version of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC. This software allows users to run many old MS-DOS games that are incompatible with modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates include the reversion of CMPXCHG8B due to issues it caused, along with adjustments for MMX instructions that affect FPU registers. These changes ensure better emulation …

Dolphin Git 2603-408 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It supports GameCube, Wii, and Triforce systems, offering features beyond the original consoles. The project includes partial Wii support and can play most GameCube games. Recent updates in the changelog address security enhancements, including preventing path traversal issues in the NAND importer. The emulator is available for download in both …

PPSSPP Git (2026/06/05) is a fast, portable PSP emulator developed in C++ for various platforms including Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. Recent updates enhance functionality by addressing issues such as filtering artifacts in GTA sprites, fixing Vulkan validation errors, and improving exclusive fullscreen options. Other improvements include smarter 2D texture filtering, depth rounding, and enhanced culling techniques. The update also streamlines software transform features and prepares VertexReader for CrossSIMD use. …

BizHawk Git (2026/06/05) is a multi-system emulator developed in C# that offers features for casual gamers, including full-screen mode and joypad support, along with comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems, such as the Apple II, Atari consoles, Sega systems, Nintendo handhelds, and many more. The latest changelog mentions an update to libretro, highlighting the initialization of the video buffer before calling retro_serialize_size. For more …

Yaba Sanshiro v1.20.11 has been released, featuring uoYabause, an unofficial port of the Yabause SEGA Saturn Emulator. This project primarily targets the Android version of Yabause and implements OpenGL ES 3.x for enhanced graphics performance. Yaba Sanshiro v1.20.11 has been released. uoYabause is an unofficial adaptation of the Yabause SEGA Saturn Emulator. This project primarily targets the Android version of Yabause, utilizing OpenGL ES 3.x.…More

SuperSnes9x v1.63.21 has been released, offering a portable Super Nintendo emulator based on Snes9x. Key features include Kaillera support, RetroAchievements, enhanced cheat tools, and multi-controller functionality. Recent updates add full Game Boy Color support with improved rendering and palette handling in the SGB core, along with new PPU debugger viewers. It fixes issues related to audio playback and enhances the input configuration options. Controller images for USA and Euro-Japanese versions …

Deecy v0.6.2, an experimental Dreamcast emulator written in Zig, has been released. Key features include a rewind function that allows users to revert to previous game states, configurable through the new General settings tab. Users can also set their preferred shortcuts for rewind actions. The update introduces a controller-navigable game launcher, enabling game starts via the DC controller, with the option to open at startup. Additionally, it offers microphone support …

Ymir Git (2026/06/04), a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator, offers features such as loading from various file formats (BIN+CUE, ISO), automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It supports up to two players with customizable keybindings, backup RAM management, and save states. Additional functionalities include rewinding gameplay, turbo speed, frame stepping, and an under-development debugger. Recent updates improved unit tests for the SH2 architecture and enhanced app features by replacing certain font …

XEMU Git (2026/06/04) has been released as an open-source, cross-platform emulator for the original Xbox, enabling gameplay on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The project aims to enhance features, performance, stability, and user experience in Xbox emulation and is actively maintained as a fork of the XQEMU project, which is based on the QEMU emulator. Key updates include upgrades to various Docker actions, improvements to hardware and UI aspects, and updates …